Question about CV angles...

[cros]

Ill keep it short and sweet.

I just happened to take a look under the 4Runner yesterday and noticed the "folds" on the passenger side (the first 2 or 3 closest to the wheel) are touching each other, while, even though its close, their not touching on the drivers side. I have the 1" diff drop installed and both angles seem to be the same. Just wondering if thats normal.

I should note that the passenger side is the side of the truck that, ever so lightly, tapped a curb when I slid into it during an ice storm about a month and a half back. The truck has driven fine and the 4x4 seems to work just fine since as well. I did have an alignment afterwards and the shop tech said that everything looked fine. Just looking for some feed back. Thanks!

[cros]

I should add that it could have been like this since it was installed and I'm just noticing it now.

[sschaefer3]

Call me, I have your answer.

[Scooter25]

I noticed the other day I'm having the same problem. It has worn through in one spot. I actually even changed them a year or so ago to some VW boots (forget part#). They didm't tear like the stock ones, just wore a hole from the friction.

[cros]

i dont notice any wear marks or anything like that on mine. :headscratch:
since iv installed the lift i havent had a chance to do any wheeling so it couldnt have been caused by flexing or any offroad abuse.

[Bighead]

i dont notice any wear marks or anything like that on mine. :headscratch:
since iv installed the lift i havent had a chance to do any wheeling so it couldnt have been caused by flexing or any offroad abuse.

Did you call Steve?

[benp]

Yeah I've been having similar issues. I installed the 7.2 kit about a month ago, and then went out wheeling broke a CV trying to climb uphill on slick rock face.

I had the CV replaced with NAPA one and now whenever I take sharp turns in a parking lot at slow speeds, it makes creaking noises. I've read slightly broken ones or CVs on their way out make similar noises? I'm partly frustrated and partly confused on how it a brand new CV could be doing this? :headscratch:

[sschaefer3]

Keep in mind that factory Toyota axles are hardened. These cheap aftermarket axles that have recently surfaces are not re manufactured Toyota axles but are new replacements. They are not hardened and not as strong as stock.

I would guess you were spinning pretty good going up the slick rock from my time at Tellico.

[benp]

Wow I was not aware of that. Could this possibly explain why it's making noises? Everything else seems fine. 4wd engages fine (I've haven't taken it wheeling since I broke it) but it's just during slow speed turns that it creaks.

Haha I was actually not at Tellico, I was at a more local place called Sweetwater. I went to climb up a fairly slick rock and I was flexed out in the rear and in the front and ATRAC was trying to do its job when one of the front wheels suddenly caught traction and it snapped. I have a video of it, I'll post it up in a minute...

[benp]

http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss334/bmpjr/th_thrash057.jpg (http://s589.photobucket.com/albums/ss334/bmpjr/?action=view&current=thrash057.flv)

Check it out

[sschaefer3]

You need a rear locker. That was alot of rear wheel spin, if you had a rear locker you would have walked right through.

Then your 01-02 can have a locked rear and use the a-trac up front which has proven to work well. Not as good as 2 ARB's but well.

[20005spd]

http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss334/bmpjr/th_thrash057.jpg (http://s589.photobucket.com/albums/ss334/bmpjr/?action=view&current=thrash057.flv)

Check it out
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Keep in mind that factory Toyota axles are hardened. These cheap aftermarket axles that have recently surfaces are not re manufactured Toyota axles but are new replacements. They are not hardened and not as strong as stock.

I would guess you were spinning pretty good going up the slick rock from my time at Tellico.


i had a feeling the toyota cvs were better than aftermarket ones. i tore the boots on my stockers and bought boot kits for them. i had napa spares, which are in there now, they have held up ok so far but rock season is coming up quick for us in northeast. i might actually change back to the toyota cvs, havent broke one yet, blew a front diff though haha

[benp]

Thanks Steve. An rear ARB is defiantly up there next on the mod list...

So do you think the new axle could be making creaking/squeeking noises because its not as strong?? 2005spd do your NAPA replacements make noises when you turn at really sharp angles??

[20005spd]

the axles i have dont make noise around corners. the only slight noise i hear in a tight corner is the steering stops sometimes.

i have a napa one on the driver side, toyota one on the pass side. the boots look different. maybe that is the issue your having? the boots arent identical, maybe thats y one is touching or looks different to you?

[benp]

Yeah I know the boots look different as I too have a Toyota stock one drivers side and NAPA one on the passenger side.

It only makes noises on really sharp turns. Maybe it just needed to get worn in a little bit. Who knows... I haven't heard the noise a while but I'll keep an ear out for it.

[cros]

ok, sorry for the delay in getting back to your guys. i talked to steve about this. looks like some limiting straps are in my very near future. i also snapped some quick pics to get your guys opinions. My question is, do you think the pass. side needs to be replaced? I havent tried engaging into 4wd yet. like i said before, nothing seems to be torn/broken...

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/3004/img0864j.jpg
http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/5738/img0862k.jpg

[4runfun]

everything looks fine from the pics your cv angles are'nt bad at all.